US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Guaranteed Records 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GU 5030 IA LWRunout, side A, etched
GU-5029 IA LWRunout, side B, etched
GU 5030A-side label
GU 5029B-side label
Paul EvansThe Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins
Vinyl pressings
The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins
by Paul Evans · 1960
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Guaranteed Records 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GU-5030A-side label
GU-5029B-side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Guaranteed Records 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GU 5029 P.P. 1BRunout, side A, etched
GU-5030 1B P.P.Runout, side B, etched
GU-5029A-side label
GU 5030B-side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Guaranteed Records GU-5030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-GU-5030 1C (Triangle) 35881-XA-Side Label
45-GU-5029 1C (Triangle) 35881B-Side Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Guaranteed Records 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GU 5030A-side label
GU 5029B-side label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLL 9183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCA.4527Label A
MSCA.4526Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1694First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.182First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLL 9183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Guaranteed Records 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Guaranteed Records 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Guaranteed Records 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Guaranteed Records 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Guaranteed Records GU-5030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Guaranteed Records G-2107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Brigade Of Broken Hearts2:18
- BTwins1:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Guaranteed Records 210.
How do I tell if my copy of The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 210, GU-5030, 45-HLL 9183, 45-HL-1694) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GU 5030 IA LW and GU-5029 IA LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Brigade Of Broken Hearts / Twins on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.